The infrastructure programme aims to improve road safety, community mobility and economic activity across Metsimaholo Local Municipality
In a bid to improve infrastructure and enhance community safety in South Africa, Sasol has committed to upgrading road infrastructure and improving street lighting in Sasolburg and Zamdela.
The infrastructure improvements, taking place within Metsimaholo Local Municipality, form part of Sasol’s Roads Rehabilitation and Repair Programme, which focuses on improving road conditions and creating safer communities.
According to Gao Mothoagae, Sasol Vice President for Corporate Social Investment and the Sasol Foundation, the company has invested more than R54.6 million in critical road repairs across Metsimaholo between 2021 and 2026. However, he noted that significant infrastructure challenges remain.
“This programme marks a shift from once-off, ad hoc repairs to a more structured, multi-year rehabilitation approach that supports longer-term impact. The focus is not only on addressing existing damage, but also on preventative maintenance that helps extend the lifespan of the roads,” said Mothoagae.
The current phase of the programme is expected to continue until June 2027. To date, approximately 40 kilometres of roads have already been repaired and rehabilitated, including:
*Sasolburg Marathon Route – 21.1 km of pothole repairs
*Sasol peripheral roads – 14 km of pothole repairs
*Hospital Road – rehabilitation of a 200 m dual carriageway
*Bergius Road – 1 km rehabilitation
*Somerspost (east section) – 1 km rehabilitation and fog spray seal
*Zamdela Cemetery Road – 500 m reconstruction
Beyond infrastructure development, the programme is also expected to deliver broader social and economic benefits. Improved roads contribute to safer travel, reduce vehicle damage and help minimise road accidents. They also improve access to essential services such as healthcare, education, and emergency response, ultimately enhancing residents’ quality of life.
From an economic perspective, reliable road infrastructure supports local businesses, logistics and daily commuting, while also helping to attract investment and create employment opportunities in the region.